Panasonic Viera TC-40D400C, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...measured diagonally English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Panel with LED backlight TQB3ACSJUL ...

Page 2: ...nputs 14 Favorite Channels 14 Using Media Player 15 Using the Menu Functions 17 Auto Program 21 Manual Program 21 Input Labels 22 Ratings List for Parental Control 22 Additional Information 24 Maintenance 26 Troubleshooting 27 Specifications 29 Limited Warranty for Canada 30 Illustrations shown may be different between models and countries ...

Page 3: ... copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2 0 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so as well as the respective copyright notice thereof Contact Information cdrequest unipf jp The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below http www unipf jp dl DTV13UM Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices m...

Page 4: ...s with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where the...

Page 5: ...RS FLOWER VASES CUPS COSMETICS ETC ABOVE THE SET INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE ETC 23 WARNING SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION 2...

Page 6: ...ately situated on dressers bookcases shelves desks speakers chests carts etc may fall over resulting in injury TUNE IN TO SAFETY ALWAYS follow the manufacturer s recommendations for the safe installation of your television ALWAYS read and follow all instructions for proper use of your television NEVER allow children to climb on or play on the television or the furniture on which the television is ...

Page 7: ...rning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Caution Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged...

Page 8: ...side a Holes for wall hanging bracket installation a 7 9 200 mm b 7 9 200 mm Screw specification Type M4 Depth of screw Minimum 0 36 9 mm Maximum 0 39 10 mm Warning Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set up Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights such as spotlights floodlights or halogen lights that typically give off high heat Doing so may warp or damage plastic...

Page 9: ...vanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television SDTV data broadcasting multi channel surround sound audio and interactive television Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming You may need to subscribe to a high definition HD cable service to enjoy HD programming The co...

Page 10: ...NT terminals DVD recorder Blu ray Disc player etc Equipment Audio cable Component video cable TV Using COMPOSITE terminals Camcorder Game system DVD recorder etc Equipment Audio cable Video cable TV Speaker system HDMI cable Amplifier with speaker system TV Use HDMI 2 for connecting an amplifier that has ARC Audio Return Channel function As for an amplifier without ARC function use DIGITAL AUDIO O...

Page 11: ...ion OK OK Select Store demonstration is for shop display To display the Set viewing mode screen again as shown above and select Home use perform Reset to defaults in the Setup menu p 20 If you perform Reset to defaults please do not unplug the AC Cord while the TV is being reset 5 Select ANTENNA Cable setup method Do you use a Cable Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV ANTENNA Cable setup Yes...

Page 12: ...th the POWER button on the TV or remote control this procedure will not launch again on your next power on You can repeat First Time Setup by selecting Reset to defaults in the Setup menu p 20 After First Time Setup you can change Language from the Setup menu p 20 or retune the TV using Auto program or Manual program p 21 Operating the TV Using the TV controls CH INPUT HOLD for MENU VOL OK 1 2 3 4...

Page 13: ... Example CH15 1 13 Selects Closed Caption mode Digital TV Off Service 1 6 Analog TV Off CC1 4 TEXT1 4 The selected mode is only set for the program you are watching at the moment Closed Caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC with their box Closed Caption settings are memoriz...

Page 14: ...HDMI 2 Comp Video Select Change EXIT RETURN Note You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 22 Favorite Channels You can add your favorite channels in the Favorite list for easy channel selection Creating Favorite list 1 While viewing the channel that you want to set display Favorite list F FAVORITE 14 1 ATSC 1 Favorite list 2 Select an empty slot and register the channel OK Select Regis...

Page 15: ...USB Flash Memory Media select Switching between modes When you are in the thumbnail view of any mode you can change to the other mode by accessing the Media select screen B Info Information panel INFO OPTION View EXIT Info Slideshow View select Drive select Media select Select RETURN Slideshow settings USB Media player Photos All photos File name 100 0001 jpg 1 70 Date 15 04 2011 Size 640x480 Disp...

Page 16: ... Picture quality may suffer depending on the slideshow settings Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings Music mode View Select OPTION My Music_1 My Music_2 Operation guide Access EXIT Info Play folder Drive select Media select Select RETURN Music options USB Media player Music Folders Follow the operation guide to perform available operations in Music mode To display hide ...

Page 17: ...ult settings Press OK to proceed Picture mode Sets the picture mode for each input Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well lit room Standard Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting Cinema For watching movies in a darkened room It provides a soft film like picture Custom Photo Customizes each item according to your preference Photo i...

Page 18: ...watching music videos etc Speech Improves sound quality for watching news drama etc User Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equalizer In Music and Speech modes you can adjust the Bass and Treble settings and those settings will be stored for each mode When you select User mode Equalizer is active instead of Bass and Treble Bass Treble Adjusts the level of bass treble effect respectively Equa...

Page 19: ...English ratings Canadian English ratings Canadian French ratings Canadian French ratings For more information about ratings p 22 Inputs Locks external inputs accordingly HDMI 1 2 Comp Video Change password Changes the password Input the new 4 digit password then input again to confirm Note This TV is designed to support the Downloadable U S Region Rating System when available available only in the...

Page 20: ... Information related to pictures appears at the bottom of the screen TEXT1 4 Textual information appears over the entire screen Digital closed caption Lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning Off Service 1 6 Digital setting Sets display settings in digital program Caption style Auto The default settings are displayed Caption style Custom You can personalize below items ...

Page 21: ...completed all previously saved channels will be erased To cancel scanning process RETURN Manual Program This function lets you add or remove channels from the channel list Before performing this function be sure to set ANTENNA Cable signal to the input you want to edit Note This functions is only available in TV mode How to navigate the menu p 17 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select TV then select Man...

Page 22: ...lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry U S TV programs ratings U S TV ratings NR Not Rated TV NR Not Rated Possible content selections Viewable Blocked Youth TV Y All children The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience including children from ages 2 6 Possible content selections Viewable Blocked TV Y7 ...

Page 23: ...r children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profanity nudity or sexual content G General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children 14 Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under th...

Page 24: ...o FULL Displays a 4 3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen Recommended for anamorphic picture 4 3 Displays the image at the standard 4 3 without distortion Note that Image retention of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time JUST Stretches to justify the 4 3 image to the four corners of the screen Recommended for normal TV broadcast ZOOM Enlarges the 4 3 image to the ent...

Page 25: ... operations with the TV It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory directly to the TV s USB port Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader Additional information for USB devices may be on the following website English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv HDMI connection This TV incorporates HDMI technology HDMI hi...

Page 26: ...times the amount of water and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects Furthermore avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise ...

Page 27: ...heck the Signal meter p 13 Why is the picture chaotic and or torn and or with a buzz in the speakers Check if electrical products such as kitchen appliances fluorescent lights or light dimmers are nearby They may interfere with the TV s picture Try viewing a picture from another device such as a DVD player or a game console to narrow down the source of the problem Why is there a black box on the s...

Page 28: ...erature of parts of the front top and rear panels has risen these temperature rises do not cause any problems in terms of performance or quality Ensure good ventilation Do not block the ventilation holes of the TV and do not place the TV on top of other equipment Why doesn t the Remote Control work Check that the batteries are fresh are of the same type and are installed with the correct polarity ...

Page 29: ...5 Operating Conditions Temperature 32 F 95 F 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals VIDEO IN RCA PIN VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R COMPONENT IN RCA PIN Y PB PR AUDIO L AUDIO R HDMI IN 1 2 TYPE A Connector USB USB2 0 Type A connector DC 5V Max 500mA DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber Optic Dimensions Including pedestal W H D 35 6 22 5 9 4 902 mm 569 mm 238 mm TV set only W H ...

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Page 32: ...a All Rights Reserved Printed in Mexico Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial N...